Drinking Too Much? Blame Your Glass 115
sciencehabit writes "Before you down that pint, check the shape of your glass—you might be drinking more beer than you realize. According to a new study of British beer drinkers, an optical illusion caused by the shape of a curved glass can dramatically increase the speed at which we swill. The researchers recruited 160 Brits, and asked them to watch a nature documentary while they drank beer from straight or curved glasses. The group drinking a full glass of lager out of curved flute glasses drank significantly faster than the other group--possibly because the curved glasses impaired their ability to pace themselves while drinking."
Re:I've never had an issue (Score:0, Funny)
I'm 27 and don't drink at all.
You are "The Most Boring Man in the World".
More serious study needed (Score:4, Funny)
Just one small study with 160 people cannot be trusted. I feel it my duty to help out with the research, I think that this merits a lot of experimental evidence to ascertain the veracity of this important question. I shall be off to the pub to do repeated tests using different glasses - this evening, straight after the new Dr Who has aired.
Absolute worse glassware for over drinking (Score:5, Funny)
The Mobius Mug and the Escher Pint are the worst causes of hangovers, but you don't see them at most bars because the profit margins suck.
Re:I always suspected... (Score:4, Funny)
Damn. Then who is that woman on my couch ?
Your mom. And it's her couch, not yours.